android nougat

If you cherish the longevity of Google Calendar on your Android device, here is a heads-up: Google may bid farewell to devices not running Android 8 or newer. Android Nougat 7.1's 2016 release, which makes it seven years old, and its users are likely to suffer the consequences. Google looks to be tightening its support criteria. Recent findings by TheSpAndroid indicate code and an image in the latest Google Calendar release, signalling a potential end to support for older Android versions.In the latest Calendar update (v…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends When Android 7.0 Nougat arrived in 2016, Google introduced a new seamless update system that allowed users to keep using their devices while the update was installed in the background. Down the road, Google made it mandatory for all smartphone makers, and it’s most prevalent on Google’s own Pixel smartphones. But the system was not without its fault — even on the latest Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. Now, it seems like the latest Android 14 QPR update has considerably sped things…

Google’s Android operating system has been around since 2008, and during that time, it has been used on a massive array of smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other devices — including televisions and even cars. It can be enjoyed on a phone that costs $100 or $1,000, and because the Google Play application store is installed, it transforms that device into anything from a gaming machine to one for doing your accounting. But the Android that was released in 2008 is not the same piece of software it is today, and not…

If there’s any piece of technology that has made a significant impact on the lives of everyone, it’s the cellular phone —  specifically, the smartphone. It’s literally a tiny computer that fits into your pocket, and brings a plethora of information, entertainment, and lets you capture visual memories or be productive wherever you go. Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, for better or for worse. But have you ever thought about which smartphones have been the most important and influential ones that shaped…

Screenshot: Florence Ion / GizmodoIf you use accessories like the Pixel Stand 2 or want to look at something while your phone is charging nearby, you can set up one of Android 13’s new screen savers. Previously, Android 12 only offered one option—the clock—but Android 13 offers three new ones: colors, news and weather, and photos. Only two are customizable.To access the screensaver, Head into Display > Screen saver > Current screen saver. Then, tap an option. You can choose between a digital or analog clock if you…

Android Nougat is rolling out to Nexus devices via an OTA update. You'll get this update soon if you have any of the following devices: Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, General Mobile GM 4G, Nexus Player, Nexus 9, or Pixel C.The simplest way to get the update is to wait for it to show up on your phone, or check for the OTA update manually:How to download Android 7.0 Nougat via OTA updateOver-the-air (OTA) updates are the easiest way to download Android 7.0 Nougat. Follow these steps to check if you've received the update.…